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With several monster celluloid in development , it ’s a howling time to revisit the classicUniversal Monstersfilms , though they drastically range in calibre . From the thirties to the 1950s , Universal Pictures prepare thirty monster pic , set off withDracula , Frankenstein , The Mummy , andThe inconspicuous Man . These classical movies became ethnical landmarks that are still considered some of the best in their genre , mixing mediaeval horror with campy merriment . By no means are they chilling by modern standards , but the teras celluloid are a joyousness to revisit .
There are several tangentially related monster movies , such as Edgar Allan Poe adaptations likeThe RavenorThe Black Cat , butthe official thirty belong to theUniversal Classic Monsters Complete Collection , released in 2018 . The collection contains films primarily relate to the original ' XXX monstrosity and numerous continuation cinema . There are also comedic horror crossovers likeAbbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein .
Renfield ’s Dracula retelling flopping at the boxful office does n’t think The Wolfman , The Mummy , and the quietus of the Universal Monsters do n’t need flick .
30The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)
Directed by Harold Young
Long before the Brendan Fraser and Tom Cruise reading ofThe Mummy , the Universal Monster enfranchisement was educate various sequel for the title . Unfortunately , very few of the classic sequels lived up to the first motion picture in their saga . The Mummy ’s Tombsuffers from extend nothing new after the original . It ’s implausibly behind - paced with nothing exciting to give to the franchise , resulting in one ofthe forged Mummy moving-picture show .
29The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)
Directed by John Sherwood
AfterCreature from the Black Lagoonmarked the first successful new deed in the Monster franchise in decades , it was followed up by two abysmal sequels . The Creature Walks Among Usis the third film in the Gill - humanity trilogy and the final plastic film in the Universal Monsters series , and unfortunately , it ends both on a humble bank bill . The last installment attempts to balance its campy freak action with philosophical commentary on human nature , and it does n’t pan out .
28The Mummy’s Curse (1944)
Directed by Leslie Goodwins
The final film ofThe Mummysaga finish it all on a low note , with an almost identical premiss to the late sequels , though this clock time in a Louisiana swamp setting . The outcome of the film are think to take place in a futuristic period , though , like many narrative component inThe Mummy ’s Curse , the date and setting are tediously arbitrary . The best part ofThe Mummy ’s Curseis the interest of Ananka , the female Mummy .
27She-Wolf Of London (1946)
Directed by Jean Yarbrough
She - Wolf of Londonis one of the campiest and fallible films in the Universal Monsters franchise . Despite the form of address alluding to being refer toThe Wolf ManorWerewolf of London , the 1946 moving-picture show does n’t actually have a werewolf in it . rather , a fair sex spend the film under misgiving that she is a wolfman , but it just never happens . She - Wolf of Londonis one of the lesser - known film in the franchise for a grounds , asit ’s just a repulsion movie .
monstrosity have often been pulled from the shadow and into a more loving luminance since the horror movie genre set out .
26The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)
Directed by Reginald Le Borg
Two Mummy sequels were released in 1944 , and unfortunately , neither is very potent . The Mummy ’s Ghostsuffers from repetitive narrative estimate from previous films , as a mummy seeks to work a lost lover back to life . The Mummy ’s Ghostisn’t as play as the original , notably miss in its dusty human character reference . The saving grace of the sequel is its twist ending , which secern it from the more predictable flick in the series .
25The Invisible Man’s Revenge (1944)
Directed by Ford Beebe
The Invisible Mansaga has date various rendition through the age , including some frightfully corny ' 90s comedy . As for the Universal Monsters enfranchisement , the 1944 continuation is theworst ofThe unseeable Manmovies . The Invisible Man ’s Revengetries to contain themes about ethical motive , as a fugitive is given the power of invisibility to skirt the police force . LikeThe Mummysaga , The inconspicuous Mansequels run out of gizmo to trifle with .
24Revenge Of The Creature (1955)
Directed by Jack Arnold
The second pic in the Gill - humankind saga isRevenge of the Creature , and the installment propose nothing original , principally retreading the camp of the first . A abbreviated pre - fame Clint Eastwood appearance add a bit of retrospective levitytoRevenge of the Creature . The pic is mildly entertaining for those who essay more of the animal , but it ’s a pitiful measure down from the imaginative excitement of the first .
23The Invisible Woman (1940)
Directed by A. Edward Sutherland
The Invisible Womanembraces the Universal Monsters ' comedic element , centered around a mannikin assay revenge on her late employer after an experimentation turns her inconspicuous . Like many monster sequels , The Invisible Womansuffers from a irksome script , relying on its quips and fuck - Lucille Ball wittiness instead of a story . Still , the shift in tone to comedy is effectual , and the special effects are extremely impressive for 1940 .
22House Of Dracula (1945)
Directed by Erle C. Kenton
House of Dracula is the worst among the enfranchisement ’s big crossover film , but it ’s stilla playfulness mashup of monster films with Dracula , Wolf Man , and a brief appearance from Frankenstein ’s monster . Lon Chaney Jr. , as the Wolf Man , is the only star who reprize his function from the original plastic film in each saga , with John Carradine recapitulate his purpose as Count Draculainstead of Bela Lugosi . Both Dracula and Wolf Man seek out therapeutic for their afflictions , defecate for a properly engaging narrative to congratulate the first-class ocular work .
21Son Of Dracula (1943)
Directed by Robert Siodmak
Wolf Man actorLon Chaney Jr. brings Count Dracula to life in the 1943 sequel , Son of Dracula . The form of address create a misconception as the film has nothing to do with Dracula having a son , but rather Dracula make it in the United States , where he claim a new bride . The Southern Gothic setting adds to the picture , which has some of the more enticing visual and narrative elements among Universal ’s giant films .
Dracula is doubtlessly the quintessential horror monster across all mass medium . Here are the biggest names who have play the vampire in moving-picture show and TV .
